Denmark Dependency Ratio
Age dependency ratio (% of working-age population) SP.POP.DPND
Denmark's dependency ratio was 57.74 in 2025, ranked 89th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Denmark's dependency ratio stood at 57.74 in 2025, a rise of +0.11 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 57.74 by 2025. Denmark ranked 89th globally.
Denmark's dependency ratio has experienced a steady upward trend over the past six and a half decades, with its all-time peak reaching 57.74 in 2025, making it the 89th globally. Although the country's dependency ratio has consistently ranked amongst the lower mid-range globally, it has been steadily increasing since its trough in 1992, when it stood at 48.22. This increase is comparable to that of its peer country, Georgia, which also reached a dependency ratio of 57.76 in 2025. Denmark's growing dependency ratio is likely driven by a combination of factors, including aging population and decreasing fertility rates. The European Union, with a dependency ratio of 57.80 in 2025, also shares this trend. As the global economy continues to navigate the challenges posed by an aging population, Denmark's dependency ratio is expected to continue its upward trajectory unless policy interventions, such as increased immigration or targeted pension reforms, can alter its trajectory.
Data & projection
| Year | Dependency Ratio | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 58.02 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 57.88 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 57.74 | - | - |
| 2025 | 57.74 | +0.11 | #89 |
| 2024 | 57.64 | +0.24 | #132 |
| 2023 | 57.40 | +0.07 | #130 |
| 2022 | 57.32 | +0.04 | #130 |
| 2021 | 57.29 | +0.28 | #129 |
| 2020 | 57.00 | +0.40 | #129 |
| 2019 | 56.60 | +0.37 | #127 |
| 2018 | 56.23 | +0.34 | #126 |
| 2017 | 55.89 | +0.33 | #128 |
| 2016 | 55.56 | +0.24 | #128 |
| 2015 | 55.33 | +0.23 | #122 |
| 2014 | 55.10 | +0.34 | #121 |
| 2013 | 54.76 | +0.52 | #121 |
| 2012 | 54.24 | +0.72 | #118 |
| 2011 | 53.52 | +0.73 | #117 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Denmark matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2021. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw dependency ratio improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Denmark's dependency ratio was 57.74 in 2025. Ranked 89th globally. This represents a 0.2% increase from the previous year.
Denmark's dependency ratio peaked at 57.74 in 2025.
The lowest dependency ratio in Denmark was 48.22 in 1992.
Denmark ranks 89th globally in dependency ratio as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is SP.POP.DPND. Data sourced from World Bank.
Denmark's dependency ratio is projected to reach 57.74 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The dependency ratio of Denmark in 2025 was 57.74. This ranks 89th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_denmark_dependency-ratio,
title = {Denmark Dependency Ratio},
url = {https://historysaid.com/denmark/dependency-ratio/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}